Music, Love, and Crime

Octavia opened the cardboard box in front of her. Inside was her desktop some wires and a keyboard. She looked over to the corner by the window where her father was putting together a table for her to work at. It was made from mahogany with several drawers built in. Her new London flat in 221 B Baker street was a small apartment of her choice. She could have had a much bigger one if she let her parents pay but she had her reasons.

"Octavia dear are you sure you don't want us to find you a different place?"

"No mother I'm fine here."

"But it's so small your father and I could get you a much nicer flat."

"Crescendo dear she trying to show us she can take care of herself. She's nineteen I have faith in her abilities." Said Phillip.

"I know I'm just worried dear she is my little girl."

"I'll be fine mom don't worry. All I need is a job that will fit with my school schedule and I'll be fine."

"We could cover you rent if you-"

"Mom."

"Ok."

Crescendo walked over to her daughter and embraced her in a gentle hug.

"Even though I'm worried I'm also very proud of you."

"Thanks."

Octavia's mother held her at arms length.

"Promise you'll keep us in the loop ok? If you get sick or start dating or anything."

"I won't be dating mother I'll be too busy."

"People say that all the time when they go to collage.''

Phillip piped in without looking up from his work.

"There's a lot about you to love Octavia I'm sure there will be all sorts of girls interested in you."

"Father."

"Ok ok. Crescendo could you help me flip this table up?"

Octavia's mother walked over to help her husband while the woman in question looked around her new home. It was a three room apartment one bedroom one bathroom and a living room. The walls were a warm shade of brown with dark trim. There was a brick fireplace and two windows in the main room. The bedroom was small but of a large enough size for a queen sized bed and a night stand to fit easily. Her main room had a couch some book shelves and a tele as well as the for mentioned desk. Last was the bathroom small simple and clean.

The kitchen was located in the left corner of the main room with all the necessities in place. Octavia would be very comfortable here and it was a good neighborhood too. Phillip clapped his hands together as he stood as if he was trying to clean dust from them.

"That's all the furniture done now we just need to unpack."

"That's fine dad Lyra and Bon Bon are coming over tomorrow to help me with that. I'll call you and mom when they leave."

"Are you sure?" Asked Crescendo.

"Yes I'm sure."

"Come along dear let's go home and let our daughter relax shall we?

Once they were gone Octavia gave a sigh and sat on the couch. Her backpack lay beside it containing her laptop. Pulling it out she typed the London Post into the search bar. This opened up the front page containing a rather eye catching story. Three found murdered in river Thaimes She decided to read the article.

The bodies of three known criminals have washed up on the side of the Thaimes. They were bound together with time of death at around 10pm yesterday. The police have identified the deceased in question as wanted members of the Crowns gang. The said enterprise have been associated with murder, theft, robbery, and drug trafficking. The culprits of the killing are not yet known. When asked Chief Inspector Cane would not comment.

The rest gave information on the details of deaths and other matters. When finished Octavia proceeded to browse the job section in hopes of finding employment.